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Warm Spicy Potato Salad

One of Larry’s absolute favorite sides. I adapted this from a recipe my Mom used to make called Quik-nik. [please if you had this growning up – leave me a comment because other than my family, I have never run … Continue reading

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The World’s Best [and Easiest] Brownies

These are so good and so easy, that you will never, ever buy the boxed ones again. The girls had their first baking successes with this recipe and I believe they still make them to this day. Little old ladies … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Raisin Cake

This is just flat out delicious. I have been making it for years, but it has evolved quite a bit. It evolved into “Squash Cake” on Saturday when I last made it because I still have a whole lot of … Continue reading

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Cranberry Orange Almond Biscotti

With Chocolate. Can it get any better? Ellyn asked me to put this recipe up, so here it is. [Keep scrolling and you will find my recipe for mushroom couscous that someone else asked me for, though I can’t remember … Continue reading

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Mushroom Couscous

Fast, could not be easier, relatively low in fat. And really yummy. In a 10 inch skillet, place 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat nearly to smoking point. 6 ounces any kind fresh mushrooms, roughly chopped1/2 med onion, chopped1-2 shallots, … Continue reading

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